Comprehension: Hip Joint CT
Examine the two axial CT sections of the hips and acetabula. The acetabulum is best depicted in axial CT sections. CT is especially helpful in hip fractures, where a possible acetabular fracture cannot be seen in conventional radiographs. In Figure 1, the right fovea capitis can be seen, as well as the round ligament. Figure 2 shows the normal orientation of the femoral neck with the femoral head when the patient is supine. The femoral neck is directed posteriorly in an oblique direction.
